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Roots Organic Burghead Heather Ale


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A Spice/Herb/Vegetable brewed by
Roots Organic Brewing

Portland, Oregon USA

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213.1/5.03.08/5.05.5%53.1Lager glass, Tumbler P  Stats

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Based on a 3,000 year old recipe, this award winning ale may be the most interesting ale you've ever had! Made with no hops but with heather tips.

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 harlequinn (2746), Tacoma, Washington, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/516/20
Jan 12, 2006  
This was interesting. Very hazy and murky appearance, light and honey colored, with some really fragrant floral honey sweetness in the aroma. Almost has a beeswax aftertaste, but the mouthfeel is very sullen and soft, with some fruity sweetness and some exotic taste from the heather. Different but satisfying if you are in the mood for experimenting.


 DA (2468), Portland, Oregon City, Oregon, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Oct 20, 2006  
This beer is what the brewer is known for, and it shows. Even my friends who don’t like abstract (i guess that fits it?) beers enjoy this one. This comes off like a saison or some belgian style brew, the heather gives it an herbal spice tone that balances this brew out really well. Very soft feeling to this brew, but the flavors are very well balanced and easy drinking making this a great summer night brew.


 omhper (10728), Stockholm, Sweden
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20
Feb 20, 2006  
Draught at the brewpub. Cloudy amber, lasting head. Flowey heather aroma. Medium dry with soft mouthfeel and indistinct malt flavours. The flavours from the heather are just lovely. Low bitterness. An interesting, unusual ale.


 HopDevil (117), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/514/20
Dec 23, 2006  
This one gets the award for most unique beer I’ve had... No hops, just heather tips. Tastes like, you guessed it, flowers! But in a good way. Very light taste matched its light coloration. Danced off the palate with intense foaming action. My buddy had too many of these and puked up rose pedals!


 Angeloregon (2000), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 11, 2007  
Unique from nose to finish. Varies from one batch to the next. A bright luminescent golden yellow hue with no head. Bright and sweet while finishing quite nicely for a no-hop heer. Heather tips were fragrant and loving. Yum!




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